Celebrating Research 2026
Celebrating Research, is our annual showcase recognising excellence, innovation, and emerging talent across Aotearoa’s research community.
Join us on Thursday 29 October 2026 from 2:00pm - 7:30pm at Ko Awatea, Middlemore Hospital, as we bring together clinicians, research teams, hospital leaders, emerging investigators, and academic partners from Counties Manukau and the University of Auckland.
Celebrating Research shines a light on the research, innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical trials that are helping improve patient outcomes, strengthen collaboration, and advance healthcare for the communities we serve.
Whether you are leading a research project, supporting a clinical trial, presenting a poster, or simply interested in learning more about the work happening across our organisation, we encourage you to join us for an afternoon of learning, connection, and celebration.
Please register to attend (especially for catering purposes). You can also register for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Please save the date and register
Enter the Poster Competition here
DRAFT PROGRAMME INCLUDES - you are welcome to attend all sessions or join those most relevant to you:
- Poster competition presentations
- Research showcase booths and networking
- Welcome / Karakia
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Research in 5: Research highlights from hospital departments
- Reearch awards and speeches
- Networking and refreshments
Celebrating Excellence in Research
The event will recognise outstanding contributions across our research community and celebrate the people helping deliver the future of medicine.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our event sponsors and partners.
This educational programme is supported by a sponsorship provided by Boehringer Ingelheim.
The F&P Healthcare Foundation is committed to supporting pathways into STEM careers, particularly within the health sector. We are proud to support Celebrating Research as part of our commitment to community-based research in South Auckland, focusing on health and wellbeing outcomes that help create the foundations for meaningful engagement in education, lifelong learning, and future career opportunities.
At the Auckland Medical Research Foundation, we are proud to support the dedicated researchers featured in Research Week, whose work is advancing knowledge and driving treatment breakthroughs that have the potential to improve lives. Every step forward is made possible by the commitment of researchers, participants, and supporters working together toward better outcomes for patients and whānau. To learn more about the researchers making a difference and the impact your generosity has on their work, visit our website.
